?RESPONSE OF MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) TO ZINC AND PHOSPHORUS APPLICATION

Authors

  • S.M. ALAM Soil Science Division, NIAB, P.O. Box 128, Jhang Road, Faisalabad,Pakistan
  • A LATIF Soil Science Division, NIAB, P.O. Box 128, Jhang Road, Faisalabad,Pakistan
  • ZAFAR IQBAL Soil Science Division, NIAB, P.O. Box 128, Jhang Road, Faisalabad,Pakistan

Keywords:

Maize, Interaction, Phosphorus, Zinc.

Abstract

Pot and field experiments wereconducted to assess the response of maize (Zea mays L.) to Zinc application and
the effect of Phosphorus on Zinc distribution in plants. It was observed that maize responded significantly (P <0.01) _
to Zn application and showed positive P x Zn interaction for growth as well as grain yield depending on soilZn level
and maize variety. Application of Zn increased Zn concentration in all plant parts including grain while application
of P tended to decrease Zn concentration in plants. The results suggest that only small amount of Zn should be
applied to soils containing marginal soil Zn in order to obtain better maize growth and yield.

Published

1995-10-23

How to Cite

ALAM, S., LATIF, A., & IQBAL, Z. (1995). ?RESPONSE OF MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) TO ZINC AND PHOSPHORUS APPLICATION. Biological Sciences - PJSIR, 38(9-10), 371–374. Retrieved from https://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/2524

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 9-10 (1995): Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

Section

Articles